Rick Thompson

Bio

Rick Thompson joined the TAC Legislative Department in December 2000. Prior to joining TAC, Thompson worked for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice as a correctional officer. He then spent the next three years serving in administrative capacities where he advised officials, law enforcement agencies and the public. During his employment with TDCJ-ID, Thompson earned a B.A. in political science from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville.

Thompson serves as liaison to the County Judges and Commissioners Association, working on topics including:

County authority

Transportation

Employee health benefits

County courts

Law enforcement

County structure

Thompson is a sought-after resource for county, state and national organizations for his knowledge on:

The 1115 Federal Medicaid Waiver and its effect on county government

Indigent health

Federal health care programs

Public hospital and hospital district matters

First responder and emergency preparedness

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